by ann_jen | Dec 26, 2024 | Trips
Part 1: The Social Threads of Needlework – A Brief History of Tools and Their Meaning For as long as people have been twisting fibres into thread, needlework tools, such as, sewing & knitting needles, bobbins, thimbles, embroidery hoops or crochet hooks,...
by ann_jen | Dec 26, 2024 | Trips
Part 2: Beyond Gendered Roles – Men’s Influential Presence in Needlework Traditions While needlework tools often evoke images of domestic femininity, history reveals a more nuanced story. Men have played significant roles in the evolution of textile...
by ann_jen | Oct 3, 2024 | Trips
This brass paper clip from the late Victorian era features a bird’s head design, intricately detailed with featherwork and set with onyx glass eyes. The craftsmanship captures the bird’s naturalistic features, including a slender beak and expressive...
by ann_jen | Aug 23, 2020 | New Items
The significance of knitting sheaths in the realm of traditional craftsmanship cannot be understated. These practical tools, typically hand-carved from wood, played a vital role in the everyday lives of knitters. Not only were knitting sheaths used to mend and darn...
by ann_jen | Sep 15, 2019 | New Items
We have been working to determine the breed of dog depicted in the miniature attached to this cravat pin. After extensive research and a serendipitous conversation with another dealer, we have identified the dog as a Manchester Terrier. The miniature of the Manchester...
by ann_jen | Jul 14, 2019 | New Items
Moritz Immisch, born in Germany, was the eldest son of August Christian Immisch, a watchmaker. After completing university, he and his younger brother migrated to England in the early 1860s and settled in London. In 1876, Moritz married an English woman and became a...
by ann_jen | Jun 28, 2019 | New Items
The remarkable aspect of the antique business is that there’s always something new and unheard of, taking you on a captivating journey through history. We derive immense joy and pleasure from purchasing and researching items, and continue to be amazed by the...